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I recently sat down with Udon Entertainment to get answers to some of your biggest questions about the new Mega Man comics announced at Comic-Con last weekend.
From the continuation of Archie’s Mega Man series and the new Mega Man X prequel to the Mega Man Legends mini-series and more, here’s what Udon had to say.
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It’s happening, folks. Udon Entertainment has officially announced that they will continue Archie Comics’ Mega Man series under the Mega Man Adventures banner.
The new comic will pick up directly after issue #55 and begin an adaptation of Mega Man 4. Future issues will carry two numbers to reflect both runs, meaning the first installment will be released as both Archie’s issue #56 and Udon’s issue #0.
The comic will be written by Ian Flynn with artwork by Chad Thomas and is currently targeting a November or December 2026 release.
More updates as they come! Thanks to Matthew Low for being our eyes and ears at the panel.
Udon Entertainment appears to be teasing a long-awaited continuation of Archie Comics’ Mega Man series.
Director of Publishing Matt Moylan tweeted an image featuring the number “56” presented in the traditional Mega Man stage-select style, along with the message, “Announcement coming at San Diego Comic-Con.” The implication seems fairly clear: Archie’s original series ended with issue #55, and Udon may be preparing to pick things up with a brand-new issue #56.
Nothing has been formally announced yet, but this would continue Udon’s ongoing efforts to bring Archie’s Mega Man comics back. The publisher is already reprinting the series under the new Mega Man Adventures label, which also includes new material from members of the original creative team.
Archie’s Mega Man came to an abrupt end in 2015, leaving several storylines unfinished. Fans have spent more than a decade hoping the series might someday return.
We’ll learn more at Comic-Con!
Originally scheduled to ship on May 26, Udon Entertainment has confirmed that Mega Man Adventures Vol. 1 has been delayed to July 14. Amazon updated the release date a few days ago, but with Udon now confirming the change, the delay appears to be official.
For the uninitiated, Mega Man Adventures collects Archie Comics’ Mega Man issues #1–12 along with every variant cover, plus a brand-new 7-page short story by Ian Flynn and Ryan Jampole. You can check out sample pages from the bonus story here.
Fingers crossed July 14 sticks!
With a week left to pre-order the Deluxe Edition of Mega Man Adventures Volume 1, Udon Entertainment and Zoop have slipped us a small preview of Volume 2, featuring Proto Man front and center.
Like the first book, Volume 2 will receive a Deluxe Edition packed with extras, sold exclusively through Zoop around May 2026, once Volume 1 begins shipping. A standard edition, more widely available online and in stores, is also on the way.
For the uninitiated, Mega Man Adventures is a line of hardcover collections for Archie’s Mega Man comics. Each volume includes new short bonus stories that reunite writer Ian Flynn and artist Ryan Jampole.
You can pre-order the Volume 1 Deluxe Edition through Zoop, and the standard edition through Amazon or your preferred bookseller. More updates on Volume 2 (and beyond) are coming soon.
Heads up, Archie Mega Man fans: the pre-order campaign for the deluxe hardcover edition of Mega Man Adventures Volume 1 is now live. Pre-order within the first 72 hours to save $5 and snag an exclusive gold metal card illustrated by Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz.
Also, here are a couple of preview pages from the all-new bonus short story by Ian Flynn and Ryan Jampole. There’s no dialogue on these yet, but Jampole’s handiwork makes it pretty clear what's going down...
To set itself apart from the standard edition, the deluxe hardcover will feature a foil cover, nine trading cards with character bios by Ian Flynn, and a folded poster. Like the standard edition, it includes Archie Comics' Mega Man issues #1–12 with all variant covers, plus an all-new 7-page short story by Ian Flynn and Ryan Jampole.
Back in April, Udon Entertainment announced plans to reprint Archie Comics’ Mega Man series in oversized hardcovers. While pre-orders aren’t open yet, Amazon has opened up a page for the first volume, Mega Man Adventures: A Hero is Built, and confirms it will include a brand-new bonus short story by Ian Flynn and Ryan Jampole.
Here's the solicitation:
The Blue Bomber’s classic comic book adventures, collected for the first time in a luxurious hardcover tome! Dr. Light wanted to build a better tomorrow with his new Robot Masters, but the evil Dr. Wily reprogrammed them to take over the world! Now it's up to one little robot to save us all -- Mega Man! Don't miss the first heroic adventures of Rock, a simple helper robot who takes up the fight for the greater good! This volume contains Rock's transformation into Mega Man, his first battles with the Robot Masters, and his titanic clash with Dr. Wily! Include an all-new 7-page bonus story by Ian Flynn and Ryan Jampole!
Volume 1 clocks in at 296 pages and is currently set to release on May 26, 2026. That date hasn’t been officially confirmed by Udon yet, so it could still change.
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Kyle Crouse: Who owns the rights to the Mega Man characters that originated in Archie? (e.g. if Capcom willed it, could Tempo appear in Mega Man 12?)
Ian Flynn: As far as I'm aware, Capcom owns everything, and yeah; they could bring her back.
Kyle Crouse: Well... what are they waiting for?
Ian Flynn: Mega Man 12 I guess.
Of course, Ian is joking about Mega Man 12. But the important point here is that there's been long-standing speculation about who owns characters that don't originate from the games—whether it's the author who created them, or the company or publisher they worked for.
There are exceptions—such as Marty, who belongs to Yoshihiro Iwamoto—but in the case of the Archie Mega Man characters, Capcom retains full ownership. If they choose, we could absolutely see some of these original characters appear in future games, merchandise, or other projects.
Keeping this secret was tough, but it's finally out—Udon Entertainment is reprinting Archie Comics' Mega Man series!
In collaboration with Archie, Udon is remastering the comics in an oversized format with new short stories from the original creative team. To top it all off, the first volume will be available in hardcover. More details, including the release date, are coming soon. (UPDATE: Udon has provided an FAQ to some of your burning questions. Check it out here.)
Originally published in 2011, the Archie Comics Mega Man run delivered fresh stories inspired by the classic series, with Ian Flynn as the lead writer. It wrapped up in 2015 after 55 issues, leaving the door open for a potential adaptation of Mega Man 4.
While these reprints don’t guarantee a full revival, a strong reception could definitely turn some heads. Stay tuned for more updates soon!
